2026 Art Advocates’ Exhibition
Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists (FMVA), North Dakota Arts Education (NDAEA) and West Acres Shopping Center are coming together to promote and support our state and regional arts advocates. This joint exhibition features the artwork of art educators & artists who directly interact in advocating for the visual arts. We recognize this special group of educators, instructors, and advocates who inspire new generations of artists and support their contributions to our communities. The Art Advocates’ Exhibition is sponsored by the FMVA and NDAEA. Help us celebrate art educators, instructors, and advocates who contribute to our communities & inspire new generations of artists! We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to view works of art created by these special individuals. Their impact on learners they mentor is truly immense. This exhibition is open to ALL art educators & artists who directly interact in educating others in the visual arts. Due to the number of entries, 2D maximum width is 24 inches. 3D work, 12” x 12” x 12”
Some examples but not limited to:
Public/private and retired art teachers Workshop art instructors
Artists in residence College art professors
Art education majors Community art instructors and advocates
2026 Art Advocates’ Exhibition
Exhibit Date: July 29 – October 5, 2026
Times: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Public Reception: August 8th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: West Acres Shopping Center, Fargo, ND
Online Submission Entry Form Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd
Art Drop Off: July 25th and 26th Noon – 6pm
Art Pick Up: Tuesday, October 6th Noon – 6pm
We need volunteers to be at the show to host the exhibition visitors. There will be two shifts per day for five hours each throughout the run of the exhibition. A sign-up sheet will be available similar to what was used for the 2026 Big Exhibition. Sign up for one or multiple shifts. Shifts are from 10:00am to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 8:00pm Monday-Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm Sunday
